Note: The following items would be randomized the survey. The reverse coded items are noted by (r) and are required to increase the reliability of this instrument. The headings in bold are specific to the variable they are measuring. Some of the survey items are taken from proven reliable surveys and are otherwise grounded in research examined. Once the survey is administered, I will run a factor analysis to make sure the items factor to their corresponding variable. Multiple regression will be run to analyze relationships between variables. Sample instructions:
The following statements address different aspects of your experience in taking a course that uses a student response system or clickers. For each of the statements, please enter 5 if you strongly agree with the statement with a range to 1 if you strongly disagree with the statement.
ePortfolio’s Ability to Share Work – Communication The dashboard allowed me to receive material sent by my instructor. The dashboard allowed me to receive invitations to review others' work. It was challenging to received invitations and materials using the dashboard. The ePortfolio helped me successfully share my work with others. I liked being able to share my presentations. Sharing my presentations was useful. I had problems sharing my work with others using the ePortfolio. The presentations allowed for individuality. Receiving material sent by my instructor in my ePortfolio was helpful. I liked receiving invitation to receive others’ works. I reviewed other student’s work. I left comments when reviewing other student’s work. I liked being able to share my reflections. I had problems receiving feedback from others. I felt uncomfortable leaving comments for others.
ePortfolio’s Ability to Receive Feedback – Communication The dashboard allowed me to receive recent comments left by peers Reflections allowed me to better understand what I had learned. Sharing my presentations allowed me to receive feedback on my work. Feedback on my artifacts was useful. Feedback on my collections was useful. The feedback I received on my presentations was useful. Being able to receive comments left by my peers helped me improve my ePortfolio. Receiving comments left by my peers made me feel confident with my work. I liked receiving comments on my reflections. I did NOT give other students feedback on their work. I did NOT receive comments on my work. The feedback I received was not useful. The comments people left were not useful.
ePortfolio’s Ability to Organize Work The ePortfolio successfully stored the artifacts I created. The ePortfolio helped me organize my work. The tags helped me organize my work and find things quickly. I like that artifacts could be different kinds of materials, such as videos, presentations, pictures or documents I liked that I was able to control how my presentation looked.
General Satisfaction with ePortfolio (Support, Use, Training, Fun, Overall)
Support My instructor was able to answer any questions I had about using the ePortfolio My instructor did not answer my questions about using the ePortfolio (r) Technical support was available when I needed it I needed better technical support with the ePortfolio (r)
Ease of Use Accessing the ePortfolio was easy I had few problems using the ePortfolio Using the ePortfolio was confusing (r) I found it easy to use the ePortfolio Using the ePortfolio in class was simple I had difficulty using the ePortfolio (r)
Training The introductory explanations on how to use the the ePortfolio were clear and sufficient After the introduction, I still wasn’t sure how to use the ePortfolio (r)
Fun Using the ePortfolio was fun Using the ePortfolio as a way of getting feedback on my work is exciting The ePortfolio was annoying (r) I really enjoyed using the ePortfolio
Overall Effectiveness I was satisfied with using the ePortfolio The dashboard in the ePortfolio easy to use. The ePortfolio’s search engine was helpful. Overall, I am happy with using the ePortfolio Using the ePortfolio in a course is a waste of time (r) I would take another course that used the ePortfolio I will avoid classes using the ePortfolio in the future (r) I would recommend that the instructor continue to use the ePortfolio I would hope the instructor would think twice about using the ePortfolio in the future (r) I would recommend this course to others I would not recommend this course to a classmate (r)
Perceived Learning The ePortfolio was beneficial to my learning. The ePortfolio had little impact on my learning. (r) The ePortfolio helped me to better understand what I had learned. The ePortfolio did not help me understand my progress in the course. (r) Using the ePortfolio helped me think more deeply about course materials. My ePortfolio helped me understand the course material. My ePortfolio helped me get feedback on my work. My ePortfolio helped me identify ways to improve. The clickers made it easy to connect ideas together. My ePortfolio did not provide helpful feedback on my work. ®
Perceived Performance Using the ePortfolio helped me get a better grade in this class The ePortfolio made it difficult for me to get a good grade in this class (r)
PART II: Open-ended Questions
Note: Placed at the end of the survey and to be coded for thematic analysis
What did you like best about your experience using the ePortfolio in this class?
What were some barriers to your use of the ePortfolio in this class?
If you could fix one thing about the use of the ePortfolio, what would it be?
Would you recommend this course to others, if it used the ePortfolio? Why or Why not?
Please enable Javascript on your browser to take this survey.
I am Tanya Joosten at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I am conducting a study of how ePortfolios impact students. I would appreciate your participation in this study, as it will assist us in making recommendations for implementing ePortfolio on our campus. If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to fill out an online survey about your experience using ePortfolio for your course(s) that will take 15 minutes to complete. There are no known risks associated with your being in the study.
Possible benefits are that you will have a voice in helping shape the instruction that other students receive and will contribute to the literature on ePortfolios.
The survey you fill out will be treated confidentially. YOUR NAME WILL NOT BE LINKED IN ANYWAY TO YOUR SURVEY RESPONSES. Data from this study may be published in professional journals. Only grouped data will be presented or published. As an online participant in this research, there is always the risk of intrusion by outside agents, i.e., hacking, and therefore the possibility of being identified.
By checking the box below, you are stating that you are at least of 18 years of age and understand that any information about you will be treated in a confidential manner and that the data collected and the results obtained will be used for research purposes only.
Your personal information will never be used to report any results of the projects. You understand that the records and data files related to this research project will be maintained in the UWM Learning Technology Center for a period no longer than ten years and that only personnel directly associated with this project will have access to them. You understand that you may refuse to participate in this study or withdraw at any time without penalty.
You understand that you may be withdrawn from this study by the investigators if you do not meet the screening criteria. You understand that, should you withdraw or be withdrawn from the study, any information that you have provided will be destroyed. This study has been explained to you and your questions have been answered. If you have additional questions, you may contact the principal investigator. Once the study is completed, we would be glad to give the results to you. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact:
Tanya Joosten
Acting Associate Director
Learning Technology Center
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PO Box 604
Milwaukee, WI 53201 tjoosten@uwm.edu * Yes, I am 18 years of age, have received an explanation of this study, and agree to participate.
No, I am not 18 years of age or do not agree to participate.
What is your e-mail address? At which UW campus are you enrolled? * UW Milwaukee
UW Whitewater
UW Stevens Point
UW Madison
UW Colleges
Other
Which course(s) did you take that used the ePortfolio? Instructor's last name is listed first. Please make sure the instructor's name, course name, and section are selected accurately. * Aycock Cross-Cultural Study of Religion ANTHRO 543, Lec 001
Bolduc Translation Theory COMP LIT 820, Sec 201
Golombowski Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 801 and 811
Hanreddy Grammar and Editing in English as a Second Language ESL 120, Sec 001 and 002
Hecht Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 807 and 808
Jung Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 809 and 810
Lemere Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 802 and 803
Maris Freshman Seminar: Baseball Reading and Culture ENGLISH 192, Sem 011
Pevnick Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 804 and 805
Raysich Introduction to Architecture Arch 100 Sect 202
Sarnowski Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Lec 01
Woodward N/A Library Internship
Kelly UWM Writing Project: Teachers as Writers,CURRINS 740 Sect 051
Darmody, Clinical Nurse Specialist: Practicum III, Nursing 739 FLD 102
Laskey, Japanese 301
Altman Admin Leadership Portfolio Submission
Darmody Clinical Nurse Specialist: Practicum III NURS 739
Ford Curriculum Accommodations II: Primary/Middle EXCEDUC 574
Golombowski Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118 Lab 801
Jay Honors Seminar: Blackness, Modernity and Visual Culture ENGLISH 685
Jung Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118 Lab 804, 805, 806, 807
Kline Introduction to Latin America SPANISH 173
Latham Library Automation L&I SCI 787
Maris Business Writing ENGLISH 205 Section 010, 011, 013
Martell Psychology of Race and Ethnicity ED PSY 833
Moline Graphic Design Portfolio Review
Otis-Wilborn DHH Portfolio
Oxford Seminar in Language Education CURRINS 445
Phillips Senior Seminar: Conservation and Environmental Science CES 490
Rathburne Leadership, Team Building, and Effective Management BUS MGMT 715
Spies-Kobb Foundations of Clinical Practice NURS 331 SEC 601, 602, 603
Stalewski Professional Development in Clinical Laboratory Sciences CL SCI 549
Sziarto Perspectives on Geography GEOG 600
Whitaker Business Writing ENGLISH 205 Section 017, 018
Other
What semester did you use the e-Portfolio? * Summer 09
Fall 09
Spring 10
Summer 10
Fall 10
Spring 11
Other
How would you describe your performance in this course? * Excellent
PART 1: Likert Survey Items
Note: The following items would be randomized the survey. The reverse coded items
are noted by (r) and are required to increase the reliability of this instrument. The
headings in bold are specific to the variable they are measuring. Some of the survey
items are taken from proven reliable surveys and are otherwise grounded in research
examined. Once the survey is administered, I will run a factor analysis to make sure the
items factor to their corresponding variable. Multiple regression will be run to analyze
relationships between variables.
Sample instructions:
The following statements address different aspects of your experience in taking a course
that uses a student response system or clickers. For each of the statements, please enter 5
if you strongly agree with the statement with a range to 1 if you strongly disagree with
the statement.
(5) Strongly Agree | (4) Agree | (3) Neutral | (2) Disagree | (1) Strongly Disagree
ePortfolio’s Ability to Share Work – Communication
The dashboard allowed me to receive material sent by my instructor.
The dashboard allowed me to receive invitations to review others' work.
It was challenging to received invitations and materials using the
dashboard.
The ePortfolio helped me successfully share my work with others.
I liked being able to share my presentations.
Sharing my presentations was useful.
I had problems sharing my work with others using the ePortfolio.
The presentations allowed for individuality.
Receiving material sent by my instructor in my ePortfolio was helpful.
I liked receiving invitation to receive others’ works.
I reviewed other student’s work.
I left comments when reviewing other student’s work.
I liked being able to share my reflections.
I had problems receiving feedback from others.
I felt uncomfortable leaving comments for others.
ePortfolio’s Ability to Receive Feedback – Communication
The dashboard allowed me to receive recent comments left by peers
Reflections allowed me to better understand what I had learned.
Sharing my presentations allowed me to receive feedback on my work.
Feedback on my artifacts was useful.
Feedback on my collections was useful.
The feedback I received on my presentations was useful.
Being able to receive comments left by my peers helped me improve my
ePortfolio.
Receiving comments left by my peers made me feel confident with my work.
I liked receiving comments on my reflections.
I did NOT give other students feedback on their work.
I did NOT receive comments on my work.
The feedback I received was not useful.
The comments people left were not useful.
ePortfolio’s Ability to Organize Work
The ePortfolio successfully stored the artifacts I created.
The ePortfolio helped me organize my work.
The tags helped me organize my work and find things quickly.
I like that artifacts could be different kinds of materials, such as
videos, presentations, pictures or documents
I liked that I was able to control how my presentation looked.
General Satisfaction with ePortfolio
(Support, Use, Training, Fun, Overall)
Support
My instructor was able to answer any questions I had about using the ePortfolio
My instructor did not answer my questions about using the ePortfolio (r)
Technical support was available when I needed it
I needed better technical support with the ePortfolio (r)
Ease of Use
Accessing the ePortfolio was easy
I had few problems using the ePortfolio
Using the ePortfolio was confusing (r)
I found it easy to use the ePortfolio
Using the ePortfolio in class was simple
I had difficulty using the ePortfolio (r)
Training
The introductory explanations on how to use the the ePortfolio were clear and sufficient
After the introduction, I still wasn’t sure how to use the ePortfolio (r)
Fun
Using the ePortfolio was fun
Using the ePortfolio as a way of getting feedback on my work is exciting
The ePortfolio was annoying (r)
I really enjoyed using the ePortfolio
Overall Effectiveness
I was satisfied with using the ePortfolio
The dashboard in the ePortfolio easy to use.
The ePortfolio’s search engine was helpful.
Overall, I am happy with using the ePortfolio
Using the ePortfolio in a course is a waste of time (r)
I would take another course that used the ePortfolio
I will avoid classes using the ePortfolio in the future (r)
I would recommend that the instructor continue to use the ePortfolio
I would hope the instructor would think twice about using the ePortfolio in the future (r)
I would recommend this course to others
I would not recommend this course to a classmate (r)
Perceived Learning
The ePortfolio was beneficial to my learning.
The ePortfolio had little impact on my learning. (r)
The ePortfolio helped me to better understand what I had learned.
The ePortfolio did not help me understand my progress in the course. (r)
Using the ePortfolio helped me think more deeply about course materials.
My ePortfolio helped me understand the course material.
My ePortfolio helped me get feedback on my work.
My ePortfolio helped me identify ways to improve.
The clickers made it easy to connect ideas together.
My ePortfolio did not provide helpful feedback on my work. ®
Perceived Performance
Using the ePortfolio helped me get a better grade in this class
The ePortfolio made it difficult for me to get a good grade in this class (r)
PART II: Open-ended Questions
Note: Placed at the end of the survey and to be coded for thematic analysis
What did you like best about your experience using the ePortfolio in this class?
What were some barriers to your use of the ePortfolio in this class?
If you could fix one thing about the use of the ePortfolio, what would it be?
Would you recommend this course to others, if it used the ePortfolio? Why or Why not?
Please enable Javascript on your browser to take this survey.
Previewing Survey
I am Tanya Joosten at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I am conducting a study of how ePortfolios impact students. I would appreciate your participation in this study, as it will assist us in making recommendations for implementing ePortfolio on our campus. If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to fill out an online survey about your experience using ePortfolio for your course(s) that will take 15 minutes to complete. There are no known risks associated with your being in the study.
Possible benefits are that you will have a voice in helping shape the instruction that other students receive and will contribute to the literature on ePortfolios.
The survey you fill out will be treated confidentially. YOUR NAME WILL NOT BE LINKED IN ANYWAY TO YOUR SURVEY RESPONSES. Data from this study may be published in professional journals. Only grouped data will be presented or published. As an online participant in this research, there is always the risk of intrusion by outside agents, i.e., hacking, and therefore the possibility of being identified.
By checking the box below, you are stating that you are at least of 18 years of age and understand that any information about you will be treated in a confidential manner and that the data collected and the results obtained will be used for research purposes only.
Your personal information will never be used to report any results of the projects. You understand that the records and data files related to this research project will be maintained in the UWM Learning Technology Center for a period no longer than ten years and that only personnel directly associated with this project will have access to them. You understand that you may refuse to participate in this study or withdraw at any time without penalty.
You understand that you may be withdrawn from this study by the investigators if you do not meet the screening criteria. You understand that, should you withdraw or be withdrawn from the study, any information that you have provided will be destroyed. This study has been explained to you and your questions have been answered. If you have additional questions, you may contact the principal investigator. Once the study is completed, we would be glad to give the results to you. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact:
Tanya Joosten
Acting Associate Director
Learning Technology Center
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PO Box 604
Milwaukee, WI 53201
tjoosten@uwm.edu * Yes, I am 18 years of age, have received an explanation of this study, and agree to participate.
- No, I am not 18 years of age or do not agree to participate.
What is your e-mail address? At which UW campus are you enrolled? * UW Milwaukee- UW Whitewater
- UW Stevens Point
- UW Madison
- UW Colleges
- Other
Which course(s) did you take that used the ePortfolio? Instructor's last name is listed first. Please make sure the instructor's name, course name, and section are selected accurately. * Aycock Cross-Cultural Study of Religion ANTHRO 543, Lec 001- Bolduc Translation Theory COMP LIT 820, Sec 201
- Golombowski Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 801 and 811
- Hanreddy Grammar and Editing in English as a Second Language ESL 120, Sec 001 and 002
- Hecht Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 807 and 808
- Jung Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 809 and 810
- Lemere Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 802 and 803
- Maris Freshman Seminar: Baseball Reading and Culture ENGLISH 192, Sem 011
- Pevnick Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Sec 804 and 805
- Raysich Introduction to Architecture Arch 100 Sect 202
- Sarnowski Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118, Lec 01
- Woodward N/A Library Internship
- Kelly UWM Writing Project: Teachers as Writers,CURRINS 740 Sect 051
- Darmody, Clinical Nurse Specialist: Practicum III, Nursing 739 FLD 102
- Laskey, Japanese 301
- Altman Admin Leadership Portfolio Submission
- Darmody Clinical Nurse Specialist: Practicum III NURS 739
- Ford Curriculum Accommodations II: Primary/Middle EXCEDUC 574
- Golombowski Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118 Lab 801
- Jay Honors Seminar: Blackness, Modernity and Visual Culture ENGLISH 685
- Jung Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice ART 118 Lab 804, 805, 806, 807
- Kline Introduction to Latin America SPANISH 173
- Latham Library Automation L&I SCI 787
- Maris Business Writing ENGLISH 205 Section 010, 011, 013
- Martell Psychology of Race and Ethnicity ED PSY 833
- Moline Graphic Design Portfolio Review
- Otis-Wilborn DHH Portfolio
- Oxford Seminar in Language Education CURRINS 445
- Phillips Senior Seminar: Conservation and Environmental Science CES 490
- Rathburne Leadership, Team Building, and Effective Management BUS MGMT 715
- Spies-Kobb Foundations of Clinical Practice NURS 331 SEC 601, 602, 603
- Stalewski Professional Development in Clinical Laboratory Sciences CL SCI 549
- Sziarto Perspectives on Geography GEOG 600
- Whitaker Business Writing ENGLISH 205 Section 017, 018
- Other
What semester did you use the e-Portfolio? * Summer 09- Fall 09
- Spring 10
- Summer 10
- Fall 10
- Spring 11
- Other
How would you describe your performance in this course? * Excellent